Hearty lentil soup that will satisfy and warm you – ready quickly and without unnecessary effort

Name: Hearty lentil soup that will satisfy and warm you – ready quickly and without unnecessary effort
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 150 g dry lentils; 1 small onion; 3 cloves of garlic; 4 potatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon sweet ground paprika; 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour; 150 ml milk; 100 ml whipping cream or sour cream; 1 tablespoon vinegar; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; oil for sautéing

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Easy to prepare
4 serving
45 minutes

Jan, 09. 01. 2026

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Lentil soup is among the timeless classics of Czech cuisine, which never disappoint. It is hearty, nutritious, inexpensive and yet very easy to prepare. Thanks to the combination of lentils, potatoes, milk and cream, it has a beautifully creamy consistency and a gently tangy flavor that warms body and soul.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

150 g dry lentils
1 small onion
3 cloves of garlic
4 potatoes
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sweet ground paprika
1 heaped tablespoon plain flour
150 ml milk
100 ml whipping cream or sour cream
1 tablespoon vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
oil for sautéing

Preparation procedure

Thoroughly rinse the lentils and soak them for at least 1 hour in cold water. Peel the onion and garlic. Peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes.
Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the finely chopped onion until golden. Add the chopped garlic and briefly sauté to release its aroma.
Sprinkle in the plain flour and, stirring constantly, make a light roux. Add the sweet paprika, mix immediately and pour in about 300 ml of water. Whisk thoroughly so no lumps form.
Add the drained lentils and bay leaves to the pot and pour in approximately 1.2 liters of hot water. Bring to a boil and cook until the lentils begin to soften.
Once the lentils are almost tender, add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 10–15 minutes, until both the potatoes and lentils are soft.
In a bowl, mix the milk with the cream and pour into the soup. Simmer briefly over low heat so the flavors meld well.
Remove the soup from the heat and season with salt, ground black pepper and vinegar to taste. Remove the bay leaves.

Number of servings

4–6 servings

Total preparation time

approx. 45–50 minutes

(including soaking the lentils)

Hearty tangy lentil soup is proof that even simple ingredients can make a great meal. It is filling, warming and well-balanced in flavor, exactly as we know it from home cooking. If you’re looking for a reliable recipe you’ll happily return to, this lentil soup will certainly not disappoint.